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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2001
Hans Oetiker, Horgen, CH;
Hans Oetiker AG Maschinen-und Apparatefabrik, Horgen, CH;
Abstract
A device for arranging, clamping or contracting a ring-shaped securing mechanism, including an open clamping ring ( ) with a securing section ( ) at each end; and at least two ring-shaped clamping jaws ( ) located inside the clamping ring. The clamping jaws rest against the clamping ring ( ) with their outer edge ( ) and together at least almost form a circular opening with their inner surface ( ). The device also has at least one spring-type mechanism ( ) being situated respectively between the laterally contiguous clamping jaws to drive them apart or to part the clamping ring in its non-clamped state, in the direction in which the ring opening diameter increases and to secure the clamping jaws in the clamping ring. The open clamping ring can be clamped in the direction in which the diameter decreases by means of a clamping mechanism with at least two engaging sections which are provide for engaging with the securing sections.